Parallel Runways Two or more runways at the same airport whose centerlines are parallel. In addition to runway number, parallel runways are designated as L (left) and R (right) or, if three parallel runways exist, L (left), C (center), and R (right). 

"Our air crews frequently train with our agency partner agencies to conduct rescues in a variety of conditions and terrain in the Pacific Northwest. We are extremely happy that we were able to rescue the three individuals and transport them to safety." Source: CDR Amanda Denning, Executive Officer of Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, explaininng how a crew in a Sikorsky MH-60 helicopter from Coast Guard Station Astoria, Oregon, rescued two teenagers stranded on the side of a cliff near Roads End Point in Lincoln County, Oregon on July 5, along with a firefighter from the Lincoln County Fire Department who had gotten stuck while attempting to rescue the two teens.

Engine Trouble After Takeoff Led To Return To Airport

The pilot of a Cessna 208B Supervan 900 and his fourteen skydiver passengers survived when the aircraft experienced engine trouble shortly after takeoff and the pilot elected to return to the airport, but overshot the runway and came down into trees at the Cross Keys Airport (17N) in Cross Keys, New Jersey.

Three Board Members Called Out for Conspiracy in Policy Making

Three board members of the Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) Authority, including board chair Reba Ludlow, are facing criminal charges ranging from a misdemeanor for violating public meeting laws to felony witness tampering. If found guilty, all three could be sentenced to up to 60 days in jail.

Maintenance Team Arrives for Support After Weeks Being Grounded

After being stranded in southern India for weeks due to weather and engine issues, a Royal Air Force F-35B fighter is finally getting ready to fly home. Despite being far from home, it got plenty of love from locals and some tourism companies.

Coast Guard MH-65s and F-16s Kept Busy During the President’s Stay

The North American Aerospace Defense Command’s pilots have been kept busy during President Donald Trump’s stay at his Bedminster, New Jersey home. Over the holiday weekend, MH-65 helicopters and F-16 fighters intercepted eleven planes within the surrounding restricted airspace.

July 4 Agreement Has Options For Additional 20 Aircraft

Airbus announced the signing of a $12.25 billion firm order for 50 A321XLR aircraft by AirAsia with options for an additional 20, during a signing ceremony in Paris, France, on July 4, 2025. The Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim was in attendance as were Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia’s parent company Capital A, and Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

Top Customer Alleges that Flights Were Canceled Over Staff Shortages

One of United Airlines’s most elite customers is seeking $500,000 after having multiple of his flights cancelled. While the carrier cited weather and operational constraints at the time, Premier 1K status member Jonathan Davidoff argues that the clear skies tell another story.

Deal Worth C$1.85 Million Completed

Canadian provider of uncrewed aerial systems for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as cargo solutions, announced it delivered a fleet of ISR drone systems to a partner in a NATO country in a transaction worth about C$1.8 million.

From SnF25 (YouTube Edition): William Wynne Builds Practical Aircraft Engines on the Corvair Platform

Seeking an affordable alternative to the traditional aircraft engine options, Fly Corvair has been building and supplying Corvair conversions since 1989. The goal of company owner William Wynne was to keep the simplicity, reliability, and durability of the brands we know and love while making them accessible to the experimental community. The Corvair conversion is a six-cylinder, horizontally opposed, air-cooled, direct-drive engine, following the same basic architecture as certified Lycomings and Continentals. The design even sheds a few pounds and inches, making them well-suited for smaller frames looking for high power.